Blog 4

Exercise 2.2 (p. 84), step 1, 2, or 3

Step 1

In class, we have each picked a topic we want to expand upon or feel strongly about. We have picked this topic to obtain more research and learn more about it. Today we found out new ways to search information that can be very helpful. In the book The Curious Researcher, it is asking us to do something similar. 

In step 1 it asks you to find two more search engines that we have not used yet for our research topic. I have already used google so I will also use Ask.com (http://www.ask.com) and Yahoo! Search (http://search.yahoo.com).

My research topic or this essay is going to be child abuse or abuse in general and reasons why it may be increasing. I picked two key words in the question "Why is there an increase in abuse?" and they were increase and abuse. I typed these words into the search engines of the prior search engines and got many results that were useful for my next essay.

Sources found:
Ask:
http://www.childhelp.org/pages/what-is-child-abuse
*This link was extremely helpful and I can use a lot of the information in this link in my next research paper. This link talks about child abuse and gives useful information on this topic. Also, it gives information on the different forms of abuse.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
*This website was helpful and talked about different aspects of abuse. I can use a lot of this information in my next essay and it will allow me to explain my topic more. This article also offers myths about child abuse.

search.yahoo:
http://www.onhealth.com/child_abuse/article.htm
*This article was helpful and allowed me to gain more information on the topic of child abuse. There was also a list of questions you could chose from that answered them well. Also, this article is helpful because it goes in depth with the issue.

This assignment was helpful because I had the chance to collect information I could use in my next essay. Also, it showed me another way to research and collect information. This was very useful because there is a lot of information on child abuse and this research process allows me to gain a better understanding of abuse.

Blog 3

Exercise 1.5 (p 45-49)

In class, we have been talking about different topics and expanding different categories. Also, writing different questions that relate to the topic. We are at the point in class where we can select a certain topic and complete a research plan. In the book The Curious Researcher exercise 1.5 asks us to write down a brief proposal that outlines our research plan. The proposal consists of the following:

Child abuse
1. What are the affects of child abuse?

2. My primary purpose for researching this topic is because child abuse is prominent in the world today. Also, many people are affected by this tragedy.

*Explore: How can child abuse affect a person?

*Argue: What is considered child abuse? My main claim and thesis is that some people discipline their kids to teach them a lesson, but some people go to far.

3. While doing this project, beliefs, assumptions, preconceptions, ideas, or prejudices thoughts that I want bring to this project is that child abuse can effect a child. Also, many people put their hands on kids to discipline them, but when is disciplining your child going too far? Some people consider spanking a form of abuse, but then there are those who do not. Over the years I have gained a huge understanding of child abuse and it is something that really upsets me. When I first thought of this topic, my main focus was to talk about the effects of abuse. Now, I want to focus on what is considered abuse.

Blog 2

Exercise 1.1 steps 1-3 (p 25-28)

In the book "The Curious Researcher" we were given an exercise to complete for class. This assignment consisted of listing different things that match under the topics given. Then, we were supposed to pinpoint different topics that you can ask multiple questions and expand upon. After you determine you list, we were suppose to create question that may appear when the topic is mentioned. These questions also are suppose to have analytic traits.

Step 1-
Places-
*Lancaster Bible College
*Delaware
*Newark
*Newark High School
*Christiana Mall
*Target
*Sheetz
*Giant
*Zingo's

Trends-
*iPhones
*Ugg boots
*Converse
*Facebook
*Pretty
*Sweaters
*Laptops
*Jeans

Things-
*Water Bottle
*Phone
*Book
*Movie
*Pencil
*Desk
*Cup
*Paper
*Ring

Technologies- 
*Lap top
*Printer
*Cell phone
*Radio
*Television
*DVD player
*iPod
*Speakers
*Voice Recorder

People-
*Tyler
*Danielle
*Amber
*Bri
*Cora
*Rebecca
*Lindsay
*President Teague
*Kacie

Controversies- 
*Child abuse (What is considered child abuse.)
*Abortion
*Gay Marriage
*Gun Control
*Government
*Adoption
*Foster Care
*Religion
*War

History-
*Jesus Resurrection
*WW1
*Abraham Lincoln's assassination
*Harriet Tubman
*Martin Luther King
*Rosa Parks
*Kennedy Death
*World Trade Center
*Virginia Tech Shooting

Jobs-
*Counselor
*Police Officer
*Actress/Actor
*Musician
*Teacher
*Principal
*Librarian
*Janitor
*Waitress

Habits-
*Tapping fingers
*Biting nails
*Talking loud
*Forgetful
*Talking with your mouth full
*Chewing loudly
*Checking items (oven)
*Cracking knuckles
*Playing with hair

Hobbies-
*Singing
*Soccer
*Football
*Shopping
*Traveling
*Scrap-booking
*Reading
*Writing
*Playing video games

Step 2-
*Lancaster Bible College
*Facebook
*Book
*Cell phone
*President Teague
*Abuse (Main research topic)
*Jesus Resurrection
*Counselor
*Tapping fingers
*Singing

Step 3-
*Lancaster Bible College
1. How long has this been a college?
2. Is this a good college?
3. How many students are enrolled?
4. What degrees do they offer?
5. Do people like this college?

*Facebook
1. Why is facebook so popular?
2. How was facebook started?
3. Who created facebook?
4. How many people have a facebook?
5. Can facebook become addicting?

*Book
1. Why do people like to read?
2. What kind of books do you like?
3. Is reading good for you?
4. What type of book is most popular?
5. Why are books important?


*Cell phone
1. Why do people have them?
2. Are cell phones bad for you?
3. Why are they so popular?
4. What kind of cell phone is most popular?
5. How old are people when they usually get cell phones?

*President Teague
1. How long has he been president?
2. How did he become president?
3. How did he hear about Lancaster Bible College?
4. Why did he become president?
5. How long has he been president?

*Child Abuse (What is considered child abuse)
1. Why do people hurt others?
2. How can abuse be stopped?
3. What are the effects of abuse?
4. Can people break the cycle of abuse?
5. How much does abuse occur?
6. Can the abuser get help?
7. Was the abuser abused?
8. What is considered abuse?
9. What does abuse consist of?
10. Is only one child in the family targeted?

*Jesus Resurrection
1. Why do people not want to follow Jesus?
2. How could someone hurt Jesus?
3. Why do so many people not believe in Jesus's Resurrection?
4. When was Jesus resurrected?
5. Why was Jesus resurrected?

*Counselor
1. Why is this a good job?
2. Do counselors help people?
3. Do counselors enjoy their job?
4. How do you become a counselor?
5. Is it hard to be a counselor?

*Tapping fingers
1. Why do people tap their fingers?
2. Do people tap their fingers because they are nervous?
3. Do people know they tap their fingers?
4. Does tapping your fingers annoy people?
5. Does tapping your fingers help people concentrate?

*Singing
1. How do you know if you are a good singer?
2. Is it hard to be a singer?
3. Do singers get nervous when they sing in front of people?
4. What does it take to be a good singer?
5. Do singers get paid good money?

Blog 1

Exercise #1 (p 1)

We are currently reading a book in class called "Curious Researcher". We were asked to select one of the following points presented and express our thoughts on that specific topic. Also, to say whether or not we disagree or agree. Not to mention to give reasoning on why we may feel that way. We are supposed to write for three minutes each on two topics.

Step 1

You can't use the pronoun I. 

I believe this is false because it is a way for your reader to identify who you are talking about and so they do not get confused and mix up yourself and someone else who has the same or different views. All through out school I was told not to use I in my writing, but I am quickly finding out that is not the case. In the book  "They Say I Say" there is a whole chapter dedicated to this specific topic. No, you should not have I written in every sentence, but it does not hurt when you say it a few times to identify your own views. There is logic behind this belief not only because the reader will not be as confused when the author is talking about multiple people in their writing. Also, the author will have a say in the writing selection.

Step 2

There is a big difference between facts and opinions.

I believe this is true because many people in this world share their opinions on certain views, but they honestly can not be a fact. In school I have always learned that facts and opinions are different. Like for instance, if I were to say "coffee is good" someone out there is bound to disagree because they think coffee is disgusting. Also, facts are proven and opinions are not. Opinions are more how a person feels about a certain situation while facts are real and proven. An example of a fact is "I am a college student." This is a fact because I am an enrolled student